nycdaug Chapter 173 Isn’t it here?
Chapter 173 Isn’t it here?
The Duke's wife spoke enthusiastically.
"Princess, these dishes were prepared specifically for you by the ladies of honor. Each one is clean and hygienic, suitable for pregnant women."
"The Duke's wife is thoughtful."
Xu Keke picked up a piece of food with chopsticks and put it into his mouth, savoring it slowly.
“This dish tastes really good.”
"As long as the princess likes it."
The Duke's wife said hurriedly.
Chu Musheng was talking to several elders.
"I will not drink today. You are welcome to do as you please."
Elder Chen shook his head and said.
"I am old and cannot drink easily."
The other ministers looked at the princess next to the regent and knew that she was taking care of the pregnant Princess Sheng.
They all said that it was not convenient for anyone at their table to drink today.
After three rounds of drinks, the guests at other tables began to toast each other, and the hall was filled with laughter.
At this time, Duke Ningguo stepped forward and offered tea to Chu Musheng and Xu Keke again.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, Princess, for your presence. I hope you enjoy your visit today."
Chu Musheng and Xu Keke raised their teacups in response.
"You are so polite, Duke. May the Crown Prince and his new bride live happily ever after and have a son soon."
The wedding banquet lasted until the afternoon.
The guests came over and paid their respects to the Regent and the Princess before leaving one after another.
Chu Musheng and Xu Keke were also seen off by everyone and got on the carriage to return to the palace.
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"Your Highness, have we sent gifts to the Ningguo Mansion?"
Xu Keke suddenly remembered that he had just sat down to eat and drink after entering the Duke's Mansion. Could he have forgotten about sending the gift?
She remembered that before leaving, she put the gift in the carriage where Dingdang and Anxiang were sitting at the back.
"Princess, don't expect those two maids to remember to give gifts to the host family. They are just like us, having a banquet as guests. It was Chu Er who took the gifts."
Chu Musheng said with a smile.
Xu Ke patted his chest and encouraged himself.
"Fortunately, fortunately, I was really afraid that I would forget about this and lose face for our Prince Sheng's Mansion, and eat a banquet at the Duke Ning's Mansion for nothing."
"With this king here, I won't let this happen."
Chu Musheng scratched her nose lightly and continued.
"Princess, why don't you talk to your two maids? They are the ones responsible for these things.
Sheng Er is my king's bodyguard, so things like delivering gifts will have to be done by the maids around the princess from now on."
"Didn't Nanny Wang come with you today?"
Xu Ke glared at him.
"Dingdang and Anxiang are still young. It's rare for them to come out for a banquet. It's normal for them to forget this fact."
Chu Musheng moved closer to her and stared into her big eyes for a long time.
"I've noticed that you're quite protective of your servants. If your maids do something wrong in the future, do you think I should punish them?"
Xu Ke didn't answer immediately. He twisted his body and leaned into Chu Musheng's arms, falling into deep thought.
Dingdang and Anxiang are both lively, probably like the master, like the servant.
It can be said that neither of them had received formal training as a maid.
Dingdang followed the original owner since childhood. The original owner was not very smart, and the Xu family was not a wealthy family.
Dingdang said she was the original owner's maid, but in fact she was more like the original owner's childhood friend or playmate.
After following her to Prince Sheng's Mansion, Dingdang naturally couldn't keep up with the rules and pace of the mansion.
Anxiang came into the mansion later. She was also smart, but lacked some training.
Anxiang can't even help me comb my hair.
However, Anxiang is good at fighting. Not only can she protect me at close range, but she can also help me beat people up and gather information.
No one is perfect, so how can one be good at everything?
Thinking of this, Xu Ke looked up at Chu Musheng.
"Your Highness, they are young and it is inevitable that they will make mistakes. I will definitely guide them well in the future.
If I do make a mistake, I hope Your Highness will consider my dignity and give me a light punishment or a severe warning."
Chu Musheng couldn't help laughing when he saw her cute and innocent look.
"Okay, Princess Dui."
Xu Keke then smiled.
"Your Majesty is the best."
Chu Musheng held Xu Ke and closed his eyes to rest.
With the princess guiding them, I'm afraid the two maids will be even more unrestrained in the future.
Forget it, let the princess be happy!
I am a prince who does important things, so why would I care about these maids and servants in the mansion?
The carriage slowly drove into Prince Sheng's mansion, and the two got off the carriage hand in hand.
Chief Steward Yao and Sheng Liu were standing at the gate of the mansion talking.
When the two saw the prince and princess returning, they came over to greet them simultaneously.
"Your Majesty, Princess."
Chu Musheng looked at Sheng Liu with some wariness. Why was this guy here again? Why didn't he find him so handsome before?
"Sheng Liu, are you here for something?"
Sheng Liu nodded.
"Your Majesty, I have something to discuss with you."
"Your Majesty, I am a little tired. I will go back and rest first."
Xu Ke turned around and greeted Dingdang and Anxiang.
"Well, my dear, please go back and rest."
Chu Musheng said gently.
Xu Ke bowed and returned to Jinyun Palace with two maids.
After the princess and the others left, Chu Musheng immediately looked at Sheng Liu with much more favor.
"Follow me to the Star Observatory."
"Yes."
Sheng Liu followed the prince and quickly entered the Observatory.
The servant from the mansion brought tea and then left.
Chu Musheng sat down and brushed his robe.
"What's the matter?"
Sheng Liu stood and replied respectfully.
"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother left the palace again today to visit her half-brother Wei Qilin.
The subordinates arranged for someone to follow her and found that she was not going to the Duke of Wei's Mansion.
Instead, he met Wei Qilin at a restaurant called Julaiyan.
What’s even more interesting is that Wei Qilin is accompanied by a young man.
After making inquiries, I learned that the young man's name was Shen Qingfeng, and he was the top scorer in the imperial examination last year. He is currently working as a compiler in the Hanlin Academy.
Shen Qingfeng?
Chu Musheng had a deep impression of this person.
It was not that he was the top scorer in the imperial examination last year and went to the court as a disciple of the emperor to express his gratitude for his grace.
But Shen Qingfeng had been engaged to his princess.
Chu Musheng remembered that he had even gone to the Xu family to propose to Xu Keke.
Chu Musheng snorted coldly.
If I hadn't rushed to stop it in time, my beloved concubine might have become his.
And this time, the princess had a conflict with the illegitimate son of the Wei family in the restaurant, and I heard that it was also because of Shen Qingfeng.
Shen Qingfeng is only a sixth-rank official now, serving in the Hanlin Academy, and is not qualified to enter the court.
Therefore, Chu Musheng did not take him seriously.
"Do you know why the Queen Mother met with them?"
Chu Musheng came back to his senses and looked at Sheng Liu.
Sheng Liu continued respectfully:
"I haven't found out yet, but they stayed in the room for a long time and looked very happy when they came out."
Chu Mucheng tapped the table with his fingers, and thought of the Queen Mother's unbearable loneliness, and suddenly felt a chill.
However, if the Queen Mother and Shen Qingfeng were to cause some scandal, Chu Musheng would be happy to see it happen.
The idea of getting rid of the Queen Mother has been around for a while, what was lacking was a suitable reason.
Isn't this coming?
Chu Musheng said after thinking for a moment.
"Keep watching, don't alert the enemy."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Sheng Liu responded.